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the united nations estimates that more than 5,000 people have been killed since the syrian government began a crackdown on protesters ten months ago. eu officials have introduced ten rounds of sanctions against the assad administration since last may. they banned imports of syrian crude last september. the new sanctions bring the number of syrian people targeted by an asset freeze and travel ban to over 100. president assad is included on the list. the arab league has proposed assad hand over power to the vice president. he has rejected the proposal. >>> "newsline" is the place to turn to for the latest on japan post march 11th. we have two segments offering two unique perspectives on the fallout from the earthquake and tsunami. "nuclear watch" brings you insight and information on the impact of the fukushima daiichi crisis. and "the road ahead" examines japan's a efforts to recover and rebuild. don't miss "nuclear watch" and "the road ahead" on "newsline." >>> a team of experts from the international atomic energy agency has begun reviewing results of japan's safety tests for two hal
the united nations estimates that more than 5,000 people have been killed since the syrian government began a crackdown on protesters ten months ago. eu officials have introduced ten rounds of sanctions against the assad administration since last may. they banned imports of syrian crude last september. the new sanctions bring the number of syrian people targeted by an asset freeze and travel ban to over 100. president assad is included on the list. the arab league has proposed assad hand over...
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european nations to encourage them to lift economic sanctions. nhk has spoken with one of the people recognized as being the brains behind myanmar's reforms an advisor to the president. we wanted to know how sincere the government is about it. >> in the past we were under the socialism for 26 years. and again 23 years under the military regime. two governments didn't make the country to be developed. >> reporter: this doctor is a special advisor to the president. in may last year he submitted a report to the president that set out strategies for making myanmar more democratic. the report itself hasn't been made public, but he sat down with nhk to talk about its contents and the motives behind the government's decision to embark on the road of reform. i would say the secret things between myself and the president. i've written a process. in short, the capitalism, the free market. the economy and the political, you know, democratic ways. these combinations are only the birth -- the combinations -- this is only the way to develop the country. >> rep
european nations to encourage them to lift economic sanctions. nhk has spoken with one of the people recognized as being the brains behind myanmar's reforms an advisor to the president. we wanted to know how sincere the government is about it. >> in the past we were under the socialism for 26 years. and again 23 years under the military regime. two governments didn't make the country to be developed. >> reporter: this doctor is a special advisor to the president. in may last year he...
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states and european nations have set as a condition for lifting economic sanctions. the activists also say no major political prisoners serving long sentences have been granted amnesty. that includes those involved in activities against the former military-led government. last month u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton urged the current military dominated myanmar government to release all political prisoners. on wednesday president thein sein called for national reconciliation in his independence day statement. he did not mention the release of political prisoners. >>> the german president is refusing to resign felt a german newspaper accused him of trying to cover up a story about a loan scandal. the paper reported last month that in 2008 he received a low-interest loan before 500,000 euros or about $650,000 from the wife of a businessman. the loan at 4% interest rate was not illegal, but it was about 1% below market rate. he said on monday that the president called its editor and tried to stop publication of a report on the loan. "the daily" says that wulff late
states and european nations have set as a condition for lifting economic sanctions. the activists also say no major political prisoners serving long sentences have been granted amnesty. that includes those involved in activities against the former military-led government. last month u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton urged the current military dominated myanmar government to release all political prisoners. on wednesday president thein sein called for national reconciliation in his...
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the united nations looks into shady ties between north korea and syria. >>> the u.n. has launched an investigation into banned weapons activities by north korea. investigators are checking on reports pyongyang exported to syria, substances they believe are related to chemical weapons. a series of u.n. resolutions banned north korea from exporting arms. u.n. sources say greek government officials found the substances in 2009 in a cargo ship at a greek port. they determined north korea was attempted to export to syria. the greek government seized the items and reported to the united nations. u.n. sources say they suspect north korea violated u.n. resolutions. north korea and syria are accused of having cooperated in nuclear programs and missile development. our reporter spoke to an expert to get some perspective. he's an associate professor from the national graduate institute for policy studies here in tokyo. >> reporter: north korea reportedly reported substances believed to or related to chemical weapons. can you give us the background? >> north korea and syria have
the united nations looks into shady ties between north korea and syria. >>> the u.n. has launched an investigation into banned weapons activities by north korea. investigators are checking on reports pyongyang exported to syria, substances they believe are related to chemical weapons. a series of u.n. resolutions banned north korea from exporting arms. u.n. sources say greek government officials found the substances in 2009 in a cargo ship at a greek port. they determined north korea...
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but the united states and european nations want the draft motion to include punitive measures. u.s.s and to the u.n. susan rice says she expects russia to propose a new proposal soon. some want the arab league to approve the document before syr. >> this just in, mitt romney is looking more and more like a candidate for president. abc news is reporting he will win the presidential primary in new hampshire. he already won last week's iowa caucuses. >> abctv says romney is expected to win this important contest in the process to pick the republican nominee. new hampshire is virtually his base. the state sits next to massachusetts where he served as governor. he is a moderate. he won the support of many local politicians. then he rode in on the strength of his organization. the result of the primary will likely become clear within the next few hours. and we'll follow that story for you right here on "newsline." >> you could call it the price of power in japan. this country has had six prime ministers in five years. perhaps it's no surprise the latest leader is trouble. the approval
but the united states and european nations want the draft motion to include punitive measures. u.s.s and to the u.n. susan rice says she expects russia to propose a new proposal soon. some want the arab league to approve the document before syr. >> this just in, mitt romney is looking more and more like a candidate for president. abc news is reporting he will win the presidential primary in new hampshire. he already won last week's iowa caucuses. >> abctv says romney is expected to...
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. >>> the united states says it conducted a new type of nonexplosive nuclear test last year. it says it used x-rays to check the performance of the country's nuclear weapons. the u.s. national nuclear safety administration or nnsa says the test was conducted last summer at sandia national laboratories in new mexico. scientists generated intense x-ray beams to simulate a nuclear blast and observe how the plutonium reacts. the nnsa scientists say a smaller scale test was conducted last summer. labs in new mexico and nevada used gas to simulate a blast. despite critical explosions, new tests can be conducted without gun powder and with less plutonium. the critics are warning that the latest tests could be used to develop a new class of nuclear arms. the head of an atomic bomb survivor's organization criticized the new tests. >> translator: i wonder what has become of obama's speech in prague that pledged the world free of nuclear weapons? we say no to everything nuclear. >> he called for all nuclear-related research to be halted immediately. >>> "newsline" is the place to turn t
. >>> the united states says it conducted a new type of nonexplosive nuclear test last year. it says it used x-rays to check the performance of the country's nuclear weapons. the u.s. national nuclear safety administration or nnsa says the test was conducted last summer at sandia national laboratories in new mexico. scientists generated intense x-ray beams to simulate a nuclear blast and observe how the plutonium reacts. the nnsa scientists say a smaller scale test was conducted last...
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to the united states. he's widely seen as the country's next leader. xi stressed that the two nations should stress not to worsen ties even if they have differences of opinions. beijing was recently angered by washington's decision to sell weapons to taiwan. >>> rescue crews off the coast of italy fear an ocean liner that ran aground could slip into deeper waters. the ship's owners say the captain was steering an unauthorized, unapproved course. the "costa concordia" hit a sand bar off the coast of tuscany on friday then capsized. six people have been confirmed dead. 16 passengers and crew remain missing.rescuers suspended thei on monday due to bad weather. the italian company held a news conference in genoa on monday. it says an inspection last year revealed no safety or technical problems. the company added that the vessel ran aground even though the route was preprogrammed to ensure safe sailing. investigators are questioning the captain and analyzing navigation data recovered from the wreckage. >>> tim
to the united states. he's widely seen as the country's next leader. xi stressed that the two nations should stress not to worsen ties even if they have differences of opinions. beijing was recently angered by washington's decision to sell weapons to taiwan. >>> rescue crews off the coast of italy fear an ocean liner that ran aground could slip into deeper waters. the ship's owners say the captain was steering an unauthorized, unapproved course. the "costa concordia" hit a...
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the united arab emirates says a new crude oil pipeline will be operational within six months. it will allow oil toby pass the strait of hormuz. the announcement comes as the evenings swell between western nations and iran over its nuclear program raising fears of military conflict and disruption to the flow of oil. the uae's new pipeline may be closed by war or accident. the strait is one of the most important oil transit channels. local reporters that the pipeline is almost complete. he said he hopes it will be operational by may or june. the new pipeline will be capable of transporting 70% of crude oil produced in the uae. iran has threatened to block the strait if u.s. be tightens its sanctions. it recently held a military exercise in the waters to demonstrate its capabilities. other gulf oil producers are taking a pro-u.s. stance. the uae's announcement is aimed at restraining iran. the uae is the second largest crude oil supplier to japan after saudi arabia. >>> japanese optical equipment maker olympus is suing some of its currents and former executives. this is for their
the united arab emirates says a new crude oil pipeline will be operational within six months. it will allow oil toby pass the strait of hormuz. the announcement comes as the evenings swell between western nations and iran over its nuclear program raising fears of military conflict and disruption to the flow of oil. the uae's new pipeline may be closed by war or accident. the strait is one of the most important oil transit channels. local reporters that the pipeline is almost complete. he said...
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officials from the two nations held talks in tokyo on thursday. the treasury department assistant secretary took part in the meeting. governmental sources say japan made the request as oil imports from iran are on the decline and are expected to continue falling. the u.s. reportedly said that a drastic cut in oil imports from iran would be a condition for an exempt, but no specific numbers were mentioned. the two countries will continue discussing japan's request. the head of the petroleum association of japan says japanese firms have no option but to reduce oil imports from iran in kpliengs with the u.s. sanctions. the association president made the remark on thursday after the u.s. asked for japan's cooperation in the sanctions. the u.s. imposes a bar on global financial institutions from having transactions with the iranian central bank. he says the japanese government's stance is not the point. he says if japanese banks stop doing business for iranian banks for fear of u.s. pressure, the japanese oil companies will not be able to settle their
officials from the two nations held talks in tokyo on thursday. the treasury department assistant secretary took part in the meeting. governmental sources say japan made the request as oil imports from iran are on the decline and are expected to continue falling. the u.s. reportedly said that a drastic cut in oil imports from iran would be a condition for an exempt, but no specific numbers were mentioned. the two countries will continue discussing japan's request. the head of the petroleum...
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european nations to encourage them to lift economic sanctions. nhk has spoken with one of the people recognized as being the brains behind myanmar's reforms an advisor to the president. we wanted to know how sincere the government is about demock raitization. he interviewed him. >> in the past we were under the socialism for 26 years. and again, 23 years under the military regime. two governments didn't make the country to be developed. >> reporter: this doctor is a special advisor. in may last year he submitted a report to the president that set out strategies for making myanmar more democratic. the report itself hasn't been made public. but he sat down with nhk to talk about its contents and the motives behind the government's decision to embark on the road of reform. >> i would say the secret things between us, i've written on these prosays. in short the capitalism, the free market. the economy and the political, you know, democratic ways. these are only the -- with these -- the combinations -- this is only the way to develop the country. >> r
european nations to encourage them to lift economic sanctions. nhk has spoken with one of the people recognized as being the brains behind myanmar's reforms an advisor to the president. we wanted to know how sincere the government is about demock raitization. he interviewed him. >> in the past we were under the socialism for 26 years. and again, 23 years under the military regime. two governments didn't make the country to be developed. >> reporter: this doctor is a special advisor....
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. >>> the united states says it conducted a new type of nonexplosive nuclear test last year. it says it used x-rays to check the performance of the country's nuclear weapons. the u.s. national nuclear safety administration or nnsa says the test was conducted last summer at sandia national laboratories in new mexico. scientists generated intense x-ray beams to simulate a nuclear blast and observe how the plutonium reacts. the nnsa scientists say a smaller scale test was conducted last summer. labs in new mexico and nevada used gas to simulate a blast. despite critical explosions, new tests can be conducted without gun powder and with less plutonium. the critics are warning that the latest tests could be used to develop a new class of nuclear arms. the head of an atomic bomb survivor's organization criticized the new tests. >> translator: i wonder what has become of obama's speech in prague that pledged the world free of nuclear weapons? we say no to everything nuclear. >> he called for all nuclear-related research to be halted immediately. >>> "newsline" is the place to turn t
. >>> the united states says it conducted a new type of nonexplosive nuclear test last year. it says it used x-rays to check the performance of the country's nuclear weapons. the u.s. national nuclear safety administration or nnsa says the test was conducted last summer at sandia national laboratories in new mexico. scientists generated intense x-ray beams to simulate a nuclear blast and observe how the plutonium reacts. the nnsa scientists say a smaller scale test was conducted last...
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relations between myanmar and western nations are quickly thawing. the u.s. has also begun the process of exchanging ambassadors with myanmar. >> and now to pakistan, the country the forging new regional tice as its delicate relationship with the united states sours. china is becoming an increasingly important ally and not only on a diplomatic level, but also culturally as well. and more pakistanis looking for economic opportunities are choosing to study chinese. >> reporter: this chinese language class is being held at a junior high school in the capital. elementary and junior high school in islamabad attended by children from wealthy families having to use chinese classes. students learn conversational chinese and writing from native teachers three times a week. >> i really like chinese. i would like go to china and have a job over there. >> reporter: the frenzy to learn chinese stems from economic ties between the two countries that continue to grow every year. there has been a steady increase in chinese imports since the china-pakistan free trade agreemen
relations between myanmar and western nations are quickly thawing. the u.s. has also begun the process of exchanging ambassadors with myanmar. >> and now to pakistan, the country the forging new regional tice as its delicate relationship with the united states sours. china is becoming an increasingly important ally and not only on a diplomatic level, but also culturally as well. and more pakistanis looking for economic opportunities are choosing to study chinese. >> reporter: this...
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observers say kim jong-un visited the military unit to assert his position as successor to his father. >>> authorities in the u.s. state of washington have cordoned off a national park and are searching for a suspect in the fatal shooting of a park ranger. they say the man they are looking for is believed to be armed and hiding in mt. ranier national park. the local sheriff's office and says the suspect fired at the 34-year-old forest ranger when she tried to stop his car after he drove through a checkpoint on sunday. the man is believed to have run into the forest after deserting his car. authorities say the suspect may also be responsible for a pre-dawn shooting in a nearby residential area. four people were wounded. mount rainier national park attracts about 2 million visitors annually, including skiers. >>> the operator of the fukushima daiichi nuclear plant has to juggle two huge tasks this year. one is to continue cooling the damaged reactors. the other is to start preparing for decommissioning. the japanese government said two weeks ago that the reactors had reached a state of
observers say kim jong-un visited the military unit to assert his position as successor to his father. >>> authorities in the u.s. state of washington have cordoned off a national park and are searching for a suspect in the fatal shooting of a park ranger. they say the man they are looking for is believed to be armed and hiding in mt. ranier national park. the local sheriff's office and says the suspect fired at the 34-year-old forest ranger when she tried to stop his car after he...